Software-Defined Traffic Routing Mesh Network for Obfuscation and Logging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current anonymity networks and VPNs are inadequate for organizations as they can be slow and lack internal activity logging, making it difficult for entities to obscure internet traffic while maintaining auditability.
Innovation Solution
A software-defined traffic routing mesh network utilizing secure VPN connections and a high availability mesh topology to obfuscate internet traffic by modifying digital signatures and providing internal monitoring services for logging and tracing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If anonymity networks like Tor or VPNs are used to conceal user identities, then digital signature obfuscation is improved, but network speed deteriorates and internal activity logging capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The network is segmented into multiple independent nodes organized in a mesh topology with hierarchical tiers. Each node independently routes traffic segments, distributing the processing load and preventing single-point bottlenecks. This segmentation maintains obfuscation effectiveness while improving overall network speed through parallel processing paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary nodes that act as mediators between clients and the external network. These nodes perform digital signature modification and routing functions, allowing traffic to be obfuscated without requiring every client to directly connect to multiple anonymizing servers. The intermediaries maintain logging capabilities while preserving client anonymity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If anonymity networks like Tor or VPNs are used to conceal user identities, then digital signature obfuscation is improved, but internal activity logging capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of hiding all activity information as traditional anonymity networks do, the patent inverts the approach by selectively logging specific activities at intermediary nodes while maintaining client anonymity. The system logs what is necessary for organizational oversight without exposing client identities, thus preserving both obfuscation and logging capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
Different nodes in the mesh network have different functional qualities. Entry nodes focus on receiving and encrypting traffic, intermediary nodes perform digital signature modification and selective logging, and exit nodes handle traffic transmission to external networks. This local specialization allows each node to optimize its function while contributing to overall obfuscation and logging requirements.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a mesh network topology is used to route traffic through multiple nodes, then digital signature obfuscation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each node in the mesh network is designed as a universal multi-functional unit that can perform encryption, decryption, digital signature modification, routing, and selective logging. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized hardware at each node, simplifying deployment and maintenance while maintaining strong obfuscation capabilities through the distributed architecture.
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AI summary
A software-defined traffic routing mesh network for routing network data traffic may include a first plurality of operations network nodes that route network data traffic between one or more client devices and an external network. The mesh network may further include a second plurality of maintenance network nodes that provides maintenance services for at least the first plurality of operations network nodes, and a third plurality of procurement network nodes that are used to procure each operations network node by being used to procure at least one of a hardware component or a software component for each operations network node from one or more third-party vendors. Each of the first plurality of operations network nodes, the second plurality of maintenance network nodes, and the third plurality of procurement network nodes in the mesh network are deployed in multiple tiers.